Head Of Delivery

  • Reed
  • Norwich, Norfolk
  • Apr 15, 2026
Full time

Job Description

A leading UK-based, company are seeking an exceptional Head of Delivery & Implementation to join its Senior Leadership Team.

The organisation's vision is to scale the UK's most trusted service across every major city and beyond. This is a pivotal leadership role for a bold, agile, and values-driven delivery professional.

This role will act as the critical bridge between Commercial and Operations, ensuring commercial agreements and strategic initiatives are translated into seamless, high-quality, on-site delivery.

Role Overview

As Head of Delivery & Implementation, you will:

  • Own the delivery of projects from initial commercial brief through to successful go-live
  • Shape delivery strategy, drive continuous improvement, and enable cross-functional collaboration
  • Lead within a fast-moving, privately owned business where pace, clarity, and accountability matter

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and own the end-to-end delivery function, from project scoping to handover into Operations
  • Build a scalable, repeatable delivery model across all project types, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to specification
  • Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing Project Management team with a solutions-focused culture
  • Translate commercial requirements into operationally viable delivery plans, proactively mitigating risk
  • Maintain oversight of all projects, identifying issues early and intervening decisively when required
  • Provide clear, concise reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes
  • Ensure strong commercial accountability across budgets, margins, contracts, and supplier costs
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers and integration partners, driving value and performance
  • Embed continuous improvement through standardised processes, efficiency gains, and technology adoption
  • Act as a strategic contributor to the Senior Leadership Team, offering insight on delivery capability, capacity, and operational risk

About You

You will be a delivery leader who can:

  • Drive complex, multi-stakeholder projects from strategy through to execution
  • Build, scale, and optimise delivery processes with strong commercial acumen
  • Lead and develop teams while confidently managing senior stakeholders
  • Bring structure, calm, and pragmatic decision-making in high-pressure environments

Desirable experience includes transport, property, facilities management, or large-scale operational efficiency programmes.

What You'll Receive

  • Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000+ per annum (dependent on experience)
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank and statutory holidays
  • Additional birthday day off each year
  • Perkbox top-tier reward and recognition package
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life assurance cover
  • Group pension scheme
  • Free parking across the UK portfolio
  • Continuous learning and development environment
  • Great Place to Work Certified ()
  • Living Wage Foundation employer

Interested?

Please call Michelle Topley on or email your CV to . Alternatively apply online.